How to pronounce idiochromosome
Say it like id-ee-uh-uh-KROH-muh-sohm. Idiochromosome has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KROH).
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- id
- ee
- uh
- uh
- KROH
- muh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiochromosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of idiochromosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: id-ee-uh-uh-KROH-muh-sohm.
What does idiochromosome mean?
- A type or appearance of a sex chromosome.
Where does idiochromosome come from?
From idio- + chromosome.
Questions about saying idiochromosome
How do you pronounce idiochromosome?
Say id-ee-uh-uh-KROH-muh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdiəʊˈkroʊməsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊˈkrəʊməsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiochromosome?
Idiochromosome has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KROH). Broken into parts: id · ee · uh · uh · KROH · muh · sohm.
Is idiochromosome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪdiəʊˈkrəʊməsəʊm/ (id-ee-uh-uh-KROH-muh-sohm).